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The new 2012 Ford Focus
Engineered to increase novice-driver confidence by adding a finer sense of control in curves, the next-generation Focus will please enthusiast drivers as well with the addition of a vehicle-stability control system previously reserved for premium sports cars.
Just as a downhill skier or board rider shifts weight to their outside edge in transition from schuss to edge — adding balance and stability to carve through a turn — torque-vectoring control provides slight braking force to the wheel and tire that is subject to potential slippage to help the driver and vehicle gracefully negotiate the curve.
The pressure applied is imperceptible.
Torque-vectoring control uses the Focus braking system to imitate the effect of limited-slip differential, constantly balancing the distribution of engine output between the driven front wheels to suit driving conditions and road surface.
When accelerating through a tight corner, the system applies an imperceptible degree of braking to the inside front wheel, so that more engine torque goes to the outside wheel, providing additional traction, better grip and improved vehicle handling.
The system is designed to delight experienced and enthusiastic drivers but also to provide less- experienced drivers with confidence and a better sense of vehicle control, especially in difficult driving conditions.
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